The Sui Wallet is more than just a place to hold tokens — it's an on-ramp to a fast, scalable, and intuitive Web3 experience built on the Sui blockchain. Whether you are an active trader, a builder deploying Move contracts, a collector of NFTs, or someone curious about decentralized identity, the Sui Wallet aims to be the central place where those experiences meet.
In this guide we'll walk through setup, core features, security best practices, and how to get the most out of Sui Wallet day-to-day. Consider this a practical companion: clear, actionable, and designed for people who want to move quickly without sacrificing safety.
First steps are intentionally simple. Download the official Sui Wallet extension or mobile app, create a new wallet, and safely back up your recovery phrase. The wallet supports straightforward account creation and account import from a seed phrase if you're moving from another Sui-compatible wallet.
On mobile you will have the same core flow but with mobile-specific conveniences: biometric unlock, push notifications for signature requests, and a cleaner way to scan QR codes for payments or wallet-to-wallet transfers.
Sui's architecture is built for speed. The wallet reflects that design by presenting near-instant confirmations for standard transfers and a responsive UI when interacting with dApps. That means less waiting and more doing.
If you build on Sui using Move, the wallet gives you access to on-chain interactions with clear transaction previews. Developers benefit from a wallet that understands the Move object model and presents transaction intent succinctly.
NFTs on Sui are first-class citizens. The wallet offers an organized gallery view, metadata display, and simple tools for transferring or listing your collectibles on supported marketplaces.
The wallet carefully surfaces what a dApp is requesting: account access, tokens, or gas payment. Approve only requests you understand. For recurring integrations, use account-level controls to limit permissions.
Security is the single most important aspect of wallet ownership. Below are practical steps to defend your funds and identity while using Sui Wallet.
Common tasks are simplified with a modern wallet UX. Send and receive flows use QR codes and deep links for fast transfers between devices. Built-in swaps (when available) let you trade tokens without leaving the wallet environment, and limit orders or routing options may be provided by integrated partners.
Paste an address, scan a QR, or pick a contact. Confirm the amount and gas fee in the preview, then approve. Transactions typically finalize quickly on Sui.
Share your address or display a QR code. Tip: include an on-screen memo if a dApp requires one for deposits.
For developers and advanced users, Sui Wallet exposes features that make testing and deployment easier: network switching (testnets vs mainnet), account management, contract interaction tools, and support for custom Move transactions.
Connect a local environment or testnet account, fund the account with test tokens, and use the wallet to sign transactions for debugging and deployment. The wallet's transaction inspector shows the raw Move call and involved objects — a big help during iteration.
While wallets do not store your private keys in the cloud, the apps and extensions you use may collect metadata if you grant permissions. Limit permissions and prefer dApps that explicitly state their privacy practices. Sui's on-chain design enables innovative privacy patterns, but privacy often requires conscious user choices.
Sui Wallet acts as the hub connecting you to marketplaces, bridges, analytics tools, and DAO tooling. Integration quality varies, so choose partners with a strong reputation and audited contracts when moving significant funds.
The Sui ecosystem is community driven. Expect frequent improvements to both wallet UX and developer tooling. Participate in community channels to learn about updates, governance proposals, and ecosystem grants.
Below are ten official links and resources to help you explore Sui and the Sui Wallet responsibly. Bookmark them and return frequently for updates.